Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today virtually unveiled the foundation stone of the Kalurghat Bridge over the Karnaphuli River from Chattogram Circuit House. Photo : CA's Facebook

CHATTOGRAM, May 14, 2025 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today unveiled the foundation stone of the Kalurghat Bridge over the Karnaphuli River.

The Chief Adviser, who is now in Chattogram in a day-long visit, unveiled the foundation stone virtually from Chattogram Circuit House here.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Adviser said the bridge will be built on the Karnaphuli River in three years.

Once the bridge is built, South Chattogram and tourist town Cox’s bazar will be connected with Chattogram city with a third bridge, bringing huge benefit for the people of the country, he said.

The much-anticipated bridge will be built connecting Boalkhali upazila on the north bank and Patiya on the south bank of on the Karnaphuli River.